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News Coverage on regulatory mandates, standards and challenges in ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures for financial and non-financial entities.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Bursa Malaysia Issues New Guidance on Corporate Governance
By Editors | 16/12/2021
The guide is meant to help companies comply with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, a revised version of which was issued by the SC in April.
Climate Risk
HK to Enhance Mainland Connection via Stock Connect, Carbon Market
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021
The SFC is seeking to align Hong Kong’s trading days with the mainland, add more securities to Stock Connect, and establish a cross-border carbon market.
Reporting & Disclosures
SGX Unveils Roadmap for Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures
By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2021
Mandatory climate reporting will be required by listed FIs from financial year 2023. Board diversity policies have to be disclosed in annual reports.
Climate Risk
BOJ to Assess Market Functioning in Relation to Climate
By Editors | 14/12/2021
The BOJ will gather stakeholder views on how climate-related risks and opportunities are reflected in stock and bond prices and how to develop the ESG bond market.
Sustainable Finance
Bangko Sentral’s ‘Deliberate Approach’ to Sustainable Finance
By Mark Johnston | 14/12/2021
Deputy governor Chuchi Fonacier explains the BSP’s policy approach to sustainability, highlighting the central bank’s role as an ‘enabler’, ‘mobiliser’ and ‘doer’.
Reporting & Disclosures
Thai SEC Consults on Disclosure Guidance for SRI Funds
By Editors | 13/12/2021
Disclosures should include an investment strategy that details the securities analysis and selection process and investment benchmarks used.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
HK Bourse Finalises New Rules on Governance, Board Diversity
By Editors | 13/12/2021
Amended corporate governance code and listing rules will require firms to ensure board independence, refreshment, and diversity from 1 January 2022.
Climate Risk
Malaysia to Introduce Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures for FIs
By Editors | 13/12/2021
Guidance on climate risk management, scenario analysis and disclosures will be issued for consultation. Specialised training will be introduced in 2022.
Sustainable Finance
Japan Unlikely to Issue Sovereign ESG Bonds in the Near Future
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2021
Issuing ESG bonds separately from conventional JGBs could make the process of borrowing money less efficient, said finance ministry official Masato Kanda.
Reporting & Disclosures
Synpulse Recognised for Work to Address Regulatory Challenges
By Editors | 10/12/2021
Synpulse helped clients with ESG gap assessments, periodic KYC review enhancements, and a data management framework uplift project, among others.
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